Chemical Name: | 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl]oxy]cyclobutanone |
CAS Number: | 929913-18-8 |
Product Number: | AG00IHF8(AGN-PC-0WAJXU) |
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Molecular Formula: | C10H20O2Si |
Molecular Weight: | 200.3501 |
3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclobutanone is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for its unique reactivity and structural properties. One key application of this compound is as a masked carbonyl synthon in organic chemistry. The tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) protecting group attached to the ketone functionality provides stability and prevents undesired reactions during various synthetic transformations. Upon deprotection, the carbonyl group is revealed, allowing for further functional group interconversions or cyclization reactions.Additionally, 3-((tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy)cyclobutanone can serve as a valuable building block for the construction of complex molecules due to its cyclobutane ring system, which can undergo ring-opening reactions to introduce additional functional groups or form fused ring systems. This compound's versatility makes it a valuable tool in the toolbox of synthetic chemists for the intricate design and synthesis of bioactive molecules or natural products.